We are proud to announce that on July 7th, 2009 Fat Wreck Chords will be releasing "The Original Cowboy". These predominantly never-before-heard demos were recorded at Goldentone Studio in Gainesville, FL with Rob McGregor on July 15th, 2003. The session was scheduled just prior to our trip to Memphis’ Ardent Studios where As The Eternal Cowboy was recorded (our second full length, and our first release with Fat).
Having already recorded our first full length album and two previous EPs with Rob at Goldentone, we wanted to do something different for our second full length. We specifically wanted to make an all analog recording which we could do at Ardent. With Rob McGregor coming along to produce, we wanted to make sure he was familiar with the songs, so we made this demo recording.
At the insistence of Fat Mike, the song “Cavalier Eternal” from the 7/15/03 session did end up making it onto As The Eternal Cowboy, Mike preferring the demo to the version made at Ardent.
Recorded and mixed in only a couple of hours, The Original Cowboy was only meant to be a trial run, but, listening to it today, there’s a part of me that feels foolish for ever recording these songs a second time. -Tom

Our very first 7", the Crime EP, has just been re-issued by Sabot Productions with free mp3 download coupons. Now when you buy the vinyl, you get the mp3's for free too. It's available now from your favorite independent record store.

Tom Gabel recently interviewed Chris Hannah of Propagandhi for Blender. If you'd like to read the interview click here.

On April 10th, before we leave on tour with Off With Their Heads I'm going to be playing a solo show at Cafe 11 in St. Augustine, FL with my friends Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) and Brendan Kelly (The Lawrence Arms). Tickets can be found here. - Tom Gabel

We're very happy to announce that this April we'll be heading out on a short tour of the South East with "Off With Their Heads". Dates are listed below...

Apr 11, 2009 - Gainesville, FL @Common Grounds - $10 (18+)

Apr 14, 2009 - Greenville, SC @The Handlebar - $10

Apr 15, 2009 - Raleigh, NC @The Brewery - $10

Apr 16, 2009 - Asheville, NC @Stella Blue - $10

Apr 18, 2009 - Virginia Beach, VA @The Jewish Mother - $10

Apr 19, 2009 - Knoxville, TN @The Cider House - $10

Apr 21, 2009 - Nashville, TN @The End - $10

Apr 22, 2009 - Memphis, TN @ The Hi-Tone Cafe - $10

Apr 23, 2009 - Little Rock, AR @Juanita's Cantina Ballroom - $10

Apr 24, 2009 - Huntsville, AL @Crossroads Cafe - $10 (19+)

Apr 25, 2009 - Mobile, AL @Alabama Music Box - $10

Apr 25, 2009 - Mobile, AL @Alabama Music Box - $10

Apr 26, 2009 - Pensacola, FL @Sluggo's - $10

Apr 28, 2009 - Charleston, SC @The Charleston Pourhouse - $10

Apr 29, 2009 - Athens, GA @Tasty World - $10

Apr 30, 2009 - Wilmington, NC @The Soapbox - $10

May 01, 2009 - Columbia, SC @ The New Brookland Tavern - $10

On March 20th & 21st Tom Gabel will be opening for The Pogues in Boston, MA at the House Of Blues!!!

This coming May Tom Gabel and Chuck Ragan are going to be touring Australia together. Tickets go on sale for the tour Friday, Feb. 13th. Tour Dates are as follow....

May 7th - Brisbane @Zoo
May 8th - Newcastle @Cambridge
May 9th - Sydney @Annandale Hotel
May 10th - Canberra @Tuggeranong Youth Centre
May 13th - Melbourne @Corner
May 14th - Hobart @Republic Bar
May 15th - Adelaide @Enigma Bar
May 16th - Perth @Hyde Park

In honor of Bruce Springsteen's new album "Working On A Dream" I (along with a bunch of other artists) was asked if I'd be into covering one of the Boss' songs. I chose "Reason To Believe". If anyone wants to check it out you can find the video here. -Tom